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Operation Manual 

Professional Remote Weather Station 

 

Table of Contents 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

Page 

 

1. Introduction. ................................................................................... 2 
2. Intended 

use. ................................................................................. 2 

Weather Station. ............................................................................ 2 
System requirements for PC use................................................... 2 
Features of the base station. ......................................................... 3 
Features of the thermo-hygro sensor. ........................................... 3 
Features of the wind sensor .......................................................... 3 
Features of the rain sensor............................................................ 3 

3. Safety 

Notes .................................................................................. 4 

4. Packaged 

contents ........................................................................ 5 

5. Setting 

up....................................................................................... 6 

6. 

Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz................. 9 

7. LCD 

overview .............................................................................. 10 

8. Function 

test ................................................................................ 11 

9.  

Mounting ...................................................................................... 12 

10. 

Resetting & factory settings ......................................................... 14 

11.  

Function description .................................................................... 16 

12. Operation 

keys ............................................................................ 19 

13. 

Basic programming modes .......................................................... 21 

14. 

MIN/MAX programming modes ................................................... 22 

15. 

Alarm programming modes ......................................................... 23 

16. 

Auto-memory for stored values ................................................... 30 

17. Accessories: 

extensions cables................................................... 30 

18. Changing 

batteries ...................................................................... 31 

19.  

Problems and interference with operation ................................... 32 

20.  

Transmission range ..................................................................... 33 

21. 

Cleaning and maintenance .......................................................... 33 

22.  

Specifications .............................................................................. 34 

23. Warranty 

Information ................................................................... 36

 

 

This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a 
safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and 
operation. 
 
Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and 
downloads of the most current software. 
 
 

1. Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.  De-
signed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of great 
value for your personal use in the home or office.  Please read this instruction 
manual thoroughly to fully understand the correct operation of your weather 
station and benefit from its unique features. 
 

2. 

Intended Use  

 

Weather Station 

The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area and 
receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors: 
1) Thermo-Hygro 

Sensor 

2) Wind 

Sensor 

3) Rain 

Sensor 

 
The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather 
information on the base station’s LCD.  The outdoor thermo-hygro sensor is 
the main data communication unit since both the wind and rain sensors are 
connected to the thermo-hygro sensor for operating power and rely on it to 
communicate to the base station.  Weather data sent from the thermo-hygro 
sensor can be done by wireless 433MHz transmission (up to 100ft in open 
space) or by cable connection. 
 
Using the enclosed 6.5ft computer cable and CD-ROM, you can install the 
Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest weather information 
from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of recorded weather data received by 
the base station.  Recorded data can be used to generate statistics and charts 
onto your spreadsheets (175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC 
is switched OFF).  The software itself does not set any limits as to how many 
data sets can be transferred to PC. 
 
This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC, simply connect 
and disconnect the PC cable at any time. 
 

System Requirements for PC use: 

The minimum system requirement for use of this “Heavy Weather” software is:  
Operating system: Windows 98 or above 
Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above 
RAM: 32MB of RAM or above 
Hard disk: 20MB free space 
CD-ROM drive 
 
For full details on operation and installation of the “Heavy Weather” software 
refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM. 

Summary of Contents for WS-2315AL

Page 1: ...ique features 2 Intended Use Weather Station The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area and receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors 1 Thermo Hygro Sensor 2 Wind Sensor 3 Rain Sensor The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather information on the base station s LCD The outdoor thermo hygro sensor is the main data comm...

Page 2: ...s of Wind sensor The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the data to thermo hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base station Operating power is taken from the thermo hygro sensor using a 32ft cable connection Features of Rain sensor The rain sensor measures the rainfall and sends the data to thermo hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base ...

Page 3: ...to fix main unit to the mast holder Rain Sensor Main unit base and funnel 32ft cable already at tached to the main unit Heavy weather PC software CD Rom format English version only 6 5ft PC cable for PC connection optional use included 5 Setting up First choose to use the adaptor included in this set or batteries for operation Both these methods allow for operation using wireless 433MHz transmissi...

Page 4: ...ime the thermo hygro sensor is powered up for example after a change of batteries a random security code is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data When the base station is powered up a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about 5 seconds before it enters into a 15 minute learning mode to learn the sensors security code A...

Page 5: ...a by simply disconnecting or connecting the cable from the base station to the sensor When the base station detects no cable connection to the sensors the base station will automatically change to using 433 MHz for reception of the weather data from the sensors The data receiving intervals are as follows Using cable connection data is updated every 8 seconds Using wireless 433 MHz data is updated ...

Page 6: ...TE The WWVB receiver is located in the base station Base Station With two foldable legs at the back of the unit the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit It is important to check that the 433MHz if using wireless connection and the WWVB radio controlled time signal can be received before permanentl...

Page 7: ...g the thermo hygro Sensor An ideal mounting place for the thermo hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions To wall mount use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall plug in the thermo hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied scr...

Page 8: ...86ºF high Outdoor temperature alarm 32ºF low 104ºF high Indoor humidity alarm 35 RH low 65 RH high Outdoor humidity alarm 45 RH low 70 RH high Wind chill alarm 50ºF low 86ºF high Dew point alarm 32ºF low 68ºF high Rainfall 24h alarm 1 96 inches Rainfall 1h alarm 0 03 inches Wind Speed 1 0 mph low 62 mph high Wind direction alarm None set Note All alarm default values are deactivated at the start u...

Page 9: ... the one value given by various newspapers TV and radio broad casting stations in their daily weather forecasts for their respective locations users can set the relative air pressure of the weather station to this value to represent readings your their area see Basic Programming Modes below Weather Data LCD Section 2 Indoor temperature and humidity are displayed simultaneously in this section Use ...

Page 10: ...tal WIND key To toggle between the following settings Wind speed Wind direction Wind direction display in degrees ALARM key In normal mode to enter the alarm programming mode In alarm programming mode to select the following setting modes Time alarm setting Indoor temperature alarm high low Outdoor temperature alarm high low Indoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor wi...

Page 11: ...me If reception has been successful the received time and date will over write the manually set time and date and no further reception is at tempted until the following day 14 MIN MAX Programming Modes MIN MAX display Mode The MIN MAX Mode provides the user with information about the MIN MAX values of all weather data together with the time and date at which these values were recorded Entering eac...

Page 12: ...MI NUS keys 4 Press ALARM key to confirm followed by the MIN MAX key to return to the normal display mode Indoor temperature high alarm and low alarm setting 1 Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2 Press the ALARM key again to enter indoor temperature high alarm set mode 3 Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor temperature high setting values digits will start flashing and s...

Page 13: ...normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to the wind chill low alarm set mode 5 Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind chill low setting values digits will start flashing and set the desired wind chill low by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 6 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to ano...

Page 14: ... mode Storm warning alarm setting Unlike the other weather alarms the storm warning alarm is set by entering the main manual setting mode as follows 1 Press the SET key to enter the manual setting mode 2 Continue to press the SET key until the Storm warning icon flashes ten dency arrow flashing downwards with the pressure values flashing 3 Set the desired inHg pressure value 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 in...

Page 15: ...ctivated It has to drop to below 75 2 F with a pre set hysteresis of 1 8 F so that the alarm can be produced again Hysteresis values for the various weather data types are given in the following table Weather data Hysteresis Temperature 1 8 F Humidity 3 RH Air pressure 0 0295 inHg Rainfall 24h 0 1968 inch Rainfall 1h 0 01968 inch Wind 3 1 mph 16 Auto memory for stored values The base station has a...

Page 16: ...s Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes 19 Problems and interference with operation Problem cause Remedy Distance between sensors and receiver too long Reduce distance between sensors and receiver to receive signal High shielding materials between the units thick walls steel concrete isolating aluminum foil and etc...

Page 17: ...ing water This may bear the danger of water entering the unit s inner parts and cause damages Do not immerse the base station in water Should there be damage to this product please do not attempt to make any repairs Please take this unit to a qualified technician Opening or improper handling of the units will invalidate any guarantee 22 Specifications Outdoor data Transmission Distance in Open Fie...

Page 18: ...vered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address onl...

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